Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Flexible
Open To Work
Andrejs Kononenko
Liepāja
Work Preference
Summary
Proactive and safety-focused Mechanical Technician with solid hands-on experience in metal assembly, overhead crane operations, and offshore safety procedures.
GWO certified, with a valid offshore medical, and eligible to work in both the UK and EU. Adept at following complex technical drawings and ensuring precision in all mechanical tasks.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Bonding operative
Parker Hannifin
Poole, Dorset
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Operated overhead crane (remote control) for lifting and manoeuvring loads in production environment.
- Applied extensive TIG welding techniques across multiple projects.
- Performed material cutting by operating guillotine effectively.
- Used folding machine to achieve accurate sheet bending outcomes.
- Carried out laser machine operations for detailed fabrication tasks.
- Handled 4-inch and 9-inch grinders to maintain precision in finishes.
- Assembled metal structures per engineering drawings and specifications.
- Followed 5S standards to uphold workplace hygiene and organisation.
Metal Product Assembler
Ability Projects LTD
Poole, Dorset
01.2012 - 12.2022
- Assembled metal components for air conditioners, consistently meeting production deadlines.
- Maintained cleanliness across work areas to minimise safety hazards.
- Trained and mentored new employees in best practices and compliance.
- Managed technical documentation to enhance operational efficiency.
- Performed daily checks to guarantee equipment functionality.
- Read standard blueprints to understand production processes and product specifications.
- Checked quality of raw materials to aid quality assurance procedures.
- Disposed of cutting waste material for clean and tidy work spaces.
- Moved or rearranged stock manually or with aid of special equipment.
- Reported any accidents, incidents or near misses occurring in workplace during shift.
- Liaised with quality control team to address product defects.
- Assembled products with precision to meet quality standards within agreed timeframes.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to promptly resolve equipment breakdowns.
Boat hull assembler
SIA Baltais krasts
Liepāja
06.2002 - 04.2005
- Utilised hand tools to achieve precise assembly outcomes.
- Resolved complex assembly issues through advanced problem-solving techniques.
- Aligned materials and merged parts to construct intricate units.
- Exceeded production targets by strictly adhering to assembly schedules.
- Operated cranes to lift and manoeuvre rigged loads.
Education
Gas and Arc welding: Welding
Riga 3 college
Latvia06.2002
GED - General Education
Liepaja 11 Middle School
Latvia05.2001
Skills
Mechanical assembly
Hydraulics and mechanical exposure
Crane coordination
Lifting operation
Safety critical environment
Technical drawings
Troubleshooting
LANGUAGES
Latvian
Elementary (A2)
English: B2 Upper intermediate
Upper intermediate (B2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Polish
Elementary (A2)
Certification
- GWO Slinger and Signaler.
- GWO BTT, BST (Full).
LIFTING & OFFSHORE READINESS
- Practical experience in lifting and slinging operations
- Experience working with overhead mobile cranes
- Understanding of safe lifting plans and load control
- GWO Slinger / Signaler
- GWO (BTT / BST + Sea Survival)
- Chester Step
- Valid Offshore Medical
Timeline
Bonding operative
Parker Hannifin
01.2023 - 12.2025
Metal Product Assembler
Ability Projects LTD
01.2012 - 12.2022
Boat hull assembler
SIA Baltais krasts
06.2002 - 04.2005
GED - General Education
Liepaja 11 Middle School
Gas and Arc welding: Welding
Riga 3 college